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A smaller structure than its sister building, the observatory was placed in by the current tennis courts on Coyne Field, as it was the ideal spot on campus with the largest expanse of sky. The seismograph station was the only one in Iowa at the time.
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Among professions with enormous power over others, the group that might have the least amount of training and relevant education requirements for the positions they hold is comprised of nationally elected officials.
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In 1939, the infirmary was renamed Smyth Hall during the college’s centennial to honor Clement Smyth, the second Bishop of Dubuque.
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Heitkamp Planetarium was originally conceived as part of an effort to mark the 125th anniversary of Loras College with the creation of an observatory followed by a larger planetarium.
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This past weekend, the Loras Women’s Track & Field team made history – again – by capturing the national championship in Greensboro, NC. It marked the second consecutive team title and second team championship in school history. At the same time, the Men’s team battled to an impressive 10th -place finish in the country with their strong performances, including a national title by Mike Jasa (’23) in the 800-meter run.
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Dr. Thraen-Borowski was joined by seven of his students as they cut a ribbon to officially open the space.
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“I dove in head first with the idea despite what little background I had and learned by trial and error along the way,” Minear said. “Although it began as a solo project, the communal effort from my peers, advisors and friends allowed the project to flourish.”
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Last Saturday, Loras College celebrated the Class of 2021 by hosting its 182nd Commencement ceremony. The College bestowed 302 degrees to its latest alumni from the confines of Rock Bowl Stadium. Last Saturday, Loras College celebrated the Class of 2021 by hosting its 182nd Commencement ceremony. The College bestowed 302 degrees to its latest alumni from the confines of Rock Bowl Stadium. In additional to the graduates, 50 members of the class have opted to remain at Loras for one more year to take advantage of a free ninth and tenth semester.
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Jeremiah Cawley, Ph.D., director of choral and vocal activities, led the choirs as they performed music by J.S. Bach, Herbert Howells, Morten Lauridsen, Stephen Paulus, Sergei Rachmaninov, and Ernst Toch.
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In their second video performance of the semester, the Loras College Choirs, under the direction of Jeremiah Cawley, Ph.D., perfomed Sergei Rachmaninov’s Bogoroditse Devo (or Ave Maria).
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